E Andhra Minister's Son Surrenders In Fatal Hit-And-Run After Friend Initially Took Blame
E Andhra Minister's Son Surrenders In Fatal Hit-And-Run After Friend Initially Took Blame Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 12:08 IST The case initially
E Andhra Minister's Son Surrenders In Fatal Hit-And-Run After Friend Initially Took Blame Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 12:08 IST The case initially took a controversial turn when Siddharth, a friend of Aarav and the registered owner of the motorcycle, allegedly claimed responsibility for the crash. The footage showed Aarav refuelling the motorcycle shortly before the accident and later riding it on the highway around the time of the crash. Aarav, the son of former Andhra Pradesh minister and senior YSRCP leader Seediri Appalaraju, surrendered before police in connection with a fatal hit-and-run case in Srikakulam district after investigators identified him as the rider involved in the crash. The surrender came days after police examined CCTV footage and other evidence that allegedly showed Aarav riding the motorcycle that struck and killed a shepherd on July 10. The accident took place on the old Highway near Kasibugga when a speeding motorcycle allegedly rammed into D Danayya, a 45-year-old shepherd who was walking along the roadside.
Danayya died on the spot. The case initially took a controversial turn when Siddharth, a friend of Aarav and the registered owner of the motorcycle, allegedly claimed responsibility for the crash. Based on his statement, police registered a case against him, prompting allegations from the victim’s family and local residents that efforts were being made to shield the former minister’s son. CCTV Footage Changed Direction Of Probe As criticism mounted, police launched a detailed investigation and reviewed footage from a petrol pump and surveillance cameras installed along the route. The footage showed Aarav refuelling the motorcycle shortly before the accident and later riding it on the highway around the time of the crash. Police said the evidence established that Aarav, and not Siddharth, was riding the motorcycle when the accident occurred. Videos that surfaced after the incident also allegedly showed former minister Appalaraju taking his injured son to a private hospital in Kasibugga on the night of the crash.
Aarav reportedly sustained minor injuries to his face and hands. Following efforts to trace him, Aarav appeared before the Kasibugga Police Station on Monday accompanied by his lawyers and surrendered to investigators. Police took him into custody for questioning and are continuing their probe into the circumstances surrounding the crash. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What charges will Aarav face in this case? Aarav has been booked under BNS sections. He surrendered to police in connection with a fatal hit-and-run case where a speeding motorcycle allegedly struck and killed a shepherd on July 10. Could the friend Siddharth also face charges? Siddharth, a friend of Aarav and the registered owner of the motorcycle, initially claimed responsibility for the fatal hit-and-run crash, leading police to register a case against him. What is the maximum penalty for such a crime?
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